Sushmita Roy
About Sushmita Roy
Sushmita Roy is an editorial intern at Global Citizen. She studied journalism and psychology at New York University. Her close friends and family started calling her “Sushi” before the dish became mainstream. Sushmita’s research interests include immigration, human interest stories, and social psychology. She passionate about advocating for gender equality and immigration rights.
Stories
Water & SanitationPoorer People Pay More for Clean Water, Report Finds
More than 2.1 billion people around the world lack access to clean water. Read more
Citizenship15 Powerful Photos of Celebration and Perseverance From Around the World This Week
The world is facing the aftermath of terror attacks and natural disasters. Read more
Water & SanitationWhat These 4 Inspiring Activists Had to Say About Ending Period Shame
Period stigma and misconceptions can even impact women's access to medical care. Read more
CitizenshipActivism and Adversity: 13 of This Week's Most Powerful Photos From Around the World
This week saw two devastating events, but ended with an inspiring display of youth activism. Read more
Water & SanitationNepalese Girls Share Stories of Period Shame in This Short Documentary
Bathing in the river, sleeping in an isolated hut — these are their stories. Read more
Girls & WomenMelinda Gates Launches New Website to Share Women's Powerful Stories
Melinda Gates’ new website, Evoke, provides a platform to share inspirational stories. Read more
Citizenship18 Photos of Empowerment and Equality From Around the World This Week
From natural disasters to public demonstrations, these photos capture moments of challenge. Read more
CitizenshipProtest and Persistence: 11 Powerful Photos Around the World This Week
Here are the week's most important events, in photos. Read more
EnvironmentHow the Plight of Polar Bears Has Shown Us the Dangers of Climate Change
Here's why we need International Polar Bear Day. Read more
Girls & WomenSaudi Arabia Just Appointed Its First Female Ambassador to the US
A women's rights advocate, Princess Reema takes the position as all eyes are on the country. Read more